551 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016

551 2nd Avenue is a 4-story, 6-unit residential building located in Kips Bay, constructed in 1910 under the OLD LAW TENEMENT classification. The property has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues, with multiple complaints filed between November 2024 and January 2025 regarding inadequate heat and hot water affecting both individual apartments and the entire building.

In recent months, there have also been concerns about a broken window guard and a water leak, though inspection access was denied for these complaints. The building's maintenance history reveals several significant issues, including an open violation from November 2024 regarding inadequate hot water in apartment 3R, and previous violations from April 2023 concerning gas supply issues in apartment 4F, along with multiple structural and safety concerns that were subsequently closed. The Department of Buildings records show historical complaints related to drainage issues in September 2024 and construction enforcement in November 2021, though these were resolved without significant penalties.

Regular rodent inspections have generally produced passing results since 2012, with only one instance of rat activity noted in August 2018. The bedbug reporting records from 2020 through 2025 indicate no infestations have been reported, with all units remaining bedbug-free. While the building has demonstrated compliance with most housing maintenance codes, the recent pattern of heating system complaints and the inability to access units for inspection purposes suggest ongoing challenges with maintenance response and communication.